Propagandhi Biography & News

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About Propagandhi

Propagandhi - Band History

Propagandhi began in 1986 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The band did not perform live until around 1990, but when they did, they often played with bands like Fugazi and NOFX, which helped gain them exposure. In 1992, they signed to Fat Wreck Chords and the following year, released How to Clean Everything. Following the release of Less Talk, More Rock (1996), bassist John K. Samson left the band to form The Weakerthans and was replaced by Todd Kowalski. 2001 saw the band release Today's Empire, Tomorrow's Ashes, which featured multimedia content concerning politics - unique during its time and unique by today's standards as well. The band would continue releasing multimedia along with their albums for many of their follow-up releases. In 2006, they added David Guillas to their line-up, and in 2009, released Supporting Caste, their first non-Fat Wreck issue. Regardless, the band continues to go strong even after 15 years. For this reason, make sure to get your Propagandhi tickts while they last, as the band has built a strong following of fans eager to see them in concert.

Propagandhi - The Music

Propagandhi play gritty, muscular punk rock songs that draw influences from skate punk and metal. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the band, however, is their lyrics, which are centered around politics (specifically in favor of anarchy), veganism and organized religion. Since the band plays punk rock, it is little surprise that they are often against what is the societal norm. Equality is your trip when all your friends agree, but freedom's just not hip when it's of sexuality, so you hate, they sing on Homophobes Are Just Mad Cuz They Can't Get Laid. They are unashamed of their message, and it shows.